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Introduced
09/22/2022
09/22/2022
In Committee
09/22/2022
09/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes crime of gang shoplifting.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the crime of "gang shoplifting" in New Jersey. Specifically, it makes it a crime of the third degree for two or more people to enter a store or retail establishment, openly take possession of items with the intention of depriving the merchant of those items, or tamper with or damage property on the premises. The bill mandates a minimum sentence of one year in prison for anyone convicted of gang shoplifting, and stipulates that this conviction cannot be merged with any other criminal offense. The bill takes effect immediately upon being signed into law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Jon Bramnick (R)*,
Tony Bucco (R)*,
Brian Stack (D)*,
Jim Holzapfel (R),
Steven Oroho (R),
Jean Stanfield (R),
Mike Testa (R),
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 09/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3048 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3048_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S3500/3048_I1.PDF |
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